Submitting your application
Applicants must complete an application form, together with academic records and tennis results.
Admission to Tennis & School at the Mouratoglou Academy
Mouratoglou Academy, Biot (France)
Join a programme of excellence
The Mouratoglou Academy, founded by one of the world’s most renowned tennis coaches, Patrick Mouratoglou, is much more than just a tennis school. It is an environment of excellence where young athletes are trained to become not only top players, but also accomplished students. With a rigorously designed Tennis-Study programme, we offer a framework where sporting performance and academic success go hand in hand.
Every student who joins our academy benefits from personalised attention and elite coaching, both academically and athletically. Admission to the Tennis and School programme is a real opportunity to join a structure where discipline, hard work and passion are the watchwords.
How do I join the Tennis & School programme?
Certain conditions must be met. Admission is open to students aged between 10 and 18 who are passionate about tennis and want to play in a rigorous environment.
Here are the admission criteria:
- Level of tennis: We assess each applicant’s level in a comprehensive test, which enables us to judge their technical, tactical and mental abilities.
- Sporting level: The student will have to pass a series of tests with our physical trainer.
- Academic record: A solid academic record is required, to ensure that the student can adapt to the intensity of study while pursuing their sporting goals.
- Motivation and ambition: More than just talent, we’re looking for students who are highly motivated to succeed in their dual academic and sporting projects.
- Medical check-up: Our medical centre team will carry out a full medical check-up.
- Each application is carefully analysed to ensure that the student can thrive in our demanding programme.
Application process
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Invitation to Selection Week
Candidates come for a week of immersion to take all the entrance tests, including:
Examination and interview with the teaching team
An individual interview is organised to understand the child’s motivations, academic and sporting objectives, and ability to adapt to a programme of excellence.
Sports assessment test
Our coaches carry out an in-depth assessment of the candidate’s tennis skills: technique, tactics, physical condition and mental fitness. This stage determines whether the candidate is ready to follow the intensive training given at the academy.
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Final decision
After analysing all the information gathered, the team makes a decision on the applicant’s admission. Successful applicants will receive official confirmation of admission, with details of the start of the new school year and schooling arrangements.
It's more than just an assessment: it's the start of a transformative journey, where we ensure that young athletes find the ideal environment to excel in sport and study.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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The selection week is used to assess players’ tennis, academic ability and behaviour. It is imperative to go through the selection week to be accepted.
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We offer a private French section (candidat libre) and an American section (High School Diploma).
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Lessons are adapted to the sports schedule, with time slots set aside to ensure the best possible balance between studies and sport.
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Each day is balanced between sport and study:
- 4h30 of sports training (tennis and fitness), divided between the morning and afternoon.
- 4h30 of school lessons, adapted to the chosen programme (French or American).
CONTACT
For all enquiries or information, please contact our Tennis and School team :
